An Introduction...

Welcome to another term with AIESEC Canada!

This summer we said goodbye to the fantastic 2010-2011 team, who broke exchange records in Canada. Last year saw 365 exchanges realized; we changed a life every day through our Global Internship Program.

We are incredibly excited to be working with you all this year to take AIESEC Canada to new heights. A goal for the Member Committee this year is to facilitate and encourage greater collaboration between our local committees and you, the alumni of our organization. From mentoring to partnerships, there is a place for every AIESEC alumni in Canada.

Your experiences, and your stories are what continue to motivate our members, especially through the busy recruitment periods. You are the product of AIESEC that they wish to become. We encourage you to reach out to your local committee(s), and help them spread the awareness of AIESEC in their school and community, so AIESEC can continue to positively impact Canadian society.

To keep up with AIESEC Canada's activities this year, please check out www.aiesec.ca.

We hope to speak and engage with as many of you as possible this year, as your experiences and stories of your time in AIESEC continue to inspire us every day.

Sincerely,

The AIESEC Canada Member Committee

From left to right: Derek Vollebregt (VP Business Development), Ekaterina Kiseleva (VP Exchange), Cassandra Ruggiero (VP Communications), Claudia Wong (VP Organizational Development), Peter Gallivan (President), Mark Zanewick (VP Corporate Relations)

Global AIESEC Alumni Awards

At International Congress 2011 in Nairobi, Kenya, AIESEC Canada was honoured to have our alumni Colin Baril awarded with a Global Contribution Award. Over the years, Colin has continued to give back to AIESEC Canada through his involvement on the Board of Directors, local support to the AIESEC chapters in Ottawa, and most importantly, as a mentor to many of the AIESEC Canada Member Committees.

"Colin Baril's unrelenting passion, depth of experience and commitment to growth, highlight his incredible contribution as both a mentor and an alumnus. Colin’s focus on external partnerships and hands-on support has been instrumental in moving AIESEC Canada forward at both local and national levels." - Peter Gallivan, President AIESEC Canada

To watch AIESEC Canada accept Colin's award, or to see other content from International Congress in Kenya, check out the livestream of IC live here.

A Message from Nexen...

Dear AIESEC Alumni!

One of the great advantages of being a part of AIESEC is the opportunity to gain first hand access to Canada’s best employers, such as Nexen Inc.

As a Silver Partner of AIESEC Canada, Nexen Inc is a proud partner of AIESEC. Nexen recognizes your talent and the value of your AIESEC accomplishments. That is why Nexen is proud to invite you to join their team for another life changing opportunity.

During their 2011 Campus Road Show, from September 14 to September 29, Nexen Inc invites AIESEC members and Alumni to attend their career fairs and information sessions.

Nexen will be looking for innovative business and technical students, eager to begin their careers in a challenging and fast-paced environment. That being said, we encourage you to apply for their student and New Graduate positions.

To view Nexen Inc’s career opportunities, go to: http://www.nexeninc.com/Careers

Make sure to state your AIESEC experience in your online application form! Applications are due by October 2, 2011.

AIESEC Canada Alumni Blog: Coming Soon

We want to hear about your experience in AIESEC… and so does everyone else! In the next few months, AIESEC Canada will be launching an alumni blog on our national website, and we want you to contribute! Whether it is a story about your internship abroad, your leadership role in Canada, or a fun conference moment, we want you to share!

Help us show our members, Canadian students, and companies how the AIESEC experience has impacted your life and what it has to offer them!

For more information or to submit your stories please email Cassandra at cassandrar@aiesec.ca.

Tragedy at International Congress:

In the early morning of August 30th, a bus carrying 65 participants of AIESEC’s International Congress 2011 in Kenya was in an accident on its way from Nairobi to Mombasa for post-conference study tours. There was one fatality in the accident: Elmer Pérez Requiz, a native of Bolivia and President of AIESEC in Bolivia.

AIESEC in Bolivia has opened a temporary campaign to raise money for Elmer’s family and support them financially through this difficult time. If you would like to donate to the family, you can send a cheque with your donated amount to:

AIESEC Canada
161 Eglinton Ave E
Toronto, ON
M4P1J5

A transfer will be made by AIESEC Canada to AIESEC in Bolivia, on behalf of all alumni who wish to contribute. AIESEC Canada joins with the international plenary in remembering Elmer, and sends his family our heart-felt condolences.

Upcoming Events:

Friday September 16th, 2011 - Toronto
AIESEC Canada Alumni Social
Time: 8:00pm
Place: Fionn MacCools on the Esplanade
Just another chance to reconnect with alumni, AIESEC Canada and the Board of Directors!
Please email Cassandra at cassandrar@aiesec.ca to RSVP or for more details.

Wednesday November 23rd, 2011 - Vancouver
AIESEC SFU presents AlumNight
Location: Kingston Pub
Please email Naomi at nz.aiesecsfu@gmail.com for more information or visit www.aiesecalumni.ca

Remember your AIESEC days...

Thank you, and please contact Cassandra Ruggiero at cassandrar@aiesec.ca if you have feedback or suggestions for the next newsletter!

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